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BOARD OF DIRECTORS – ACTION SUMMARY
Wednesday,
March 6, 2002 – 6:00 p.m.
Administration
Building
2101
Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA
CALL TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order by President Goold.
Board Members Present: Engellenner,
Goold, Granados, Horel, Stewart, Valley, Vanderveen; Fire Chief Martinez,
Board Clerk Tilson. Directors
Jones, Trujillo, absent.
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC
OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST WITHIN DISTRICT
JURISDICTION INCLUDING ITEMS ON OR NOT ON AGENDA
None
CONSENT
AGENDA:
1.
Board Meeting Action Summary—February 20, 2002
2.
Board Meeting Action Summary—February 23, 2002 Workshop
3.
Sacramento County Pooled Investment Fund Policy—Year 2002
4.
Resolution #4-02—Commendation—Paul E. Fillo
5.
Resolution #5-02—Commendation—Timothy D. Craythorn
6.
Resolution #6-02—Commendation—Robert F. Raddigan
7.
Resolution #7-02—Commendation—Earl S. Curtis
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Board
Action:
Engellenner/Stewart—Approve
Consent Agenda. Unanimous
vote in favor by members present. Directors
Jones and Trujillo, absent.
ACTION
ITEM(S)
1.
Strategic Planning:
A.
Enduring Goals
B.
2002 Objectives
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Board
Action:
Engellenner/Stewart—Adopt
as written. Unanimous vote in
favor by members present. Directors
Jones and Trujillo, absent.
2.
Fire Station Master Plan—(Martinez)
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Fire Station Master Plan-Spring 2002—document distributed to the Board.
§
One-page report by Director Vanderveen was distributed listing the
District Fire Station Locations in station condition sequence, along with
square feet, lot acre size, year built, and the number of daily calls--all
the criteria used in determining a need to relocate or rebuild.
Staff to validate information and incorporate accordingly.
Battalion
Chief Haverty felt this report would be a good addition to the reference
documents because it consolidates a multitude of information on one sheet.
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Board
Action:
Horel/Engellenner—Approve
the Fire Station Master Plan—Spring 2002 with General Counsel to
add appropriate language to the Fiscal Plan section on fire station
development fees. Unanimous vote in favor by members present.
Directors Jones and Trujillo, absent.
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The Board and Fire
Chief Martinez acknowledged Battalion Chief Haverty for his instrumental
role in developing the Plan, along with the assistance of Deputy Chiefs
Ritter and Raddigan, and other staff members.
PRESENTATION ITEMS(S)
1.
Divisional Redistricting—(Vanderveen)
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Presentation by Director Vanderveen.
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Two Large wall maps illustrated the proposed divisional boundaries
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Small maps were distributed to the Board along with a written description
defining the external boundaries of each division
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Thomas Guide map available outlining each division
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Any noted discrepancies to be corrected
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Board
Action:
General consensus to place
as a Consent Item on the next agenda with any noted corrections.
2.
2001/2002 Budget—Mid-Year Review—(Simcoe)
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Global projections/forecasting analysis performed by the Finance
Division—projections on track to include increases in health care and
workers’ compensation costs
§
2001/2002 Mid-Year Budget Summary:
Budget 2001/2002 Total (Includes Encumbrances)
$
91,491,226
Projected
Expenditures 2001/2002
$
89,794,866
Balance
Remaining
$
1,696,360
Budget Officers Proposals
$
568,393
§
Recommend no change in the budget since the Board adopts the budget by
object level and the object totals are within the budget
§
Finance Committee received this report and recommended Board approval
·
Board
Action:
General consensus to bring
back a resolution at the next meeting as a result of the purchase of the Eastern
Avenue properties, to properly allocate the funding from Account 4201
(Structures and Improvements) to Account 4101 (Land Acquisition Costs).
§
Members of the Board expressed appreciation to staff for a job well done.
3.
Fire Station Design Criteria—(Ritter)
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Expressed appreciation to Directors Horel and Granados for meeting last
week with staff and the architect, Dennis Dong, to discuss the Station
Design criteria in detail.
§
Document to be forwarded to the Finance Committee upon completion by the
architect for further evaluation, and to the full Board for adoption
4.
Select Date for Closed Session—Fire Chief’s Evaluation
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Board
Action:
General consensus that the
Board Clerk be instructed to place this item on the regular agenda of
March 20 at 5:30 p.m. under Closed Session, with the regular Board meeting
to continue at 6:00 p.m.
PRESIDENT’S
REPORT—(Goold)
None
FIRE CHIEF’S
REPORT—(Martinez)
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March 7—Received a request to speak on AB 680, the sales
tax initiative sponsored by Assembly Member Steinberg providing for a
regional approach to distribution of future sales tax growth.
The District does not receive sales tax under the current
distribution but now is the time to discuss involvement of certain special
districts that are regionally based and call for a study of local
government funding relative to the need for additional revenue sources to
include sales tax.
General
consensus in support of Fire Chief Martinez representing the District and
its position.
§
March 1—Retirement Luncheon was held for Deputy Chief
Raddigan
§
March 5—Annual Awards Ceremony held 6:00 p.m., Building
686, McClellan Park—24 awards presented for 25-30-35 years of service; 8
Peer Recognition, Employees of the Year 2001—Geoff Miller and Wendy
Roof; along with media and citizen recognition
§
Firefighter Greg Mallo’s 20-month old daughter fell into
their swimming pool last week and was life flighted to UCD.
Thanks to the rapid action of the Roseville Fire Department, REACH
air ambulance, and Greg Mallo, she is doing well.
President
Goold recommended a letter of appreciation be sent to the Roseville Fire
Department.
GENERAL
COUNSEL’S REPORT—(Price): None.
COMMITTEE AND
DELEGATE REPORTS:
Executive
Committee
§
Next Meeting: March
13, 2002—5:30 p.m.
Communications
Center Delegate—(Vanderveen)
§
New Comm Center Manager, Assistant Chief Jim Hartley,
effective April 1. Chief
Young will terminate May 1. Board
supported District payment for the first 30 days.
Regional Fire
& Rescue Training JPA—(Stewart)
§
Next meeting: March
11, 2002 at 10 a.m.—Building 686, McClellan Park.
A conducted tour to follow with Board welcome to attend.
Finance
Committee—(Horel)
§
Next meeting: March
20, 2002—5 p.m.
Policy
Committee—(Granados)
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Met today at 5:00 p.m.
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Election--Director Granados-Chair; Director Vanderveen-Vice
Chair
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Personnel Authorization document for
modification/presentation at the next meeting
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Workers’ Compensation update—increase in rates;
actuarial presentation at April 3 Board meeting
§
Next meeting: April
3, 2002—5 p.m.
INFORMATIONAL
ITEM(S):
Newspaper Articles(s)
1.
Gold
River News, Firefighters Raise Funds for Institute,
February
14-28, 2002
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Board Action:
Received
and filed.
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Goold:
 Referenced
article in the Board packet on the fundraiser for the Pacific Burn
Institute. The firefighters
did a wonderful job and demonstrated good public relations for the entire
community.
Valley:
Attended the
Special District Governance Conference—good information on The Brown Act
and computer usage.
Recommended the Policy
Committee review the Travel Policy for possible change, especially to the
allowable meal expenses section.
Stewart:
Special District
Governance Conference provided valuable information on changes under The
Brown Act—e-mail is creating problems relative to serial violations;
brought back some information on surplus vehicles.
Vanderveen:
The quality of
the Conference speakers was exceptional.
Granados:
Attended a Fire
Prevention Officers meeting—presentation on the Juvenile Firesetter’s
Program. This is a program
that really works and helps children at a young age.
The Program is a combined effort throughout the area involving
South Placer, Roseville Fire Department, City of Sacramento.
Engellenner:
Inquired about
the status of a regional Board meeting at Arden Park.
Director Stewart suggested Arden Park previously as an example.
Any location determined by the Fire Chief and staff for a meeting
in the near future is agreeable.
Vanderveen:
Requested the
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule through Year 2004 be placed on the
next agenda. Suggested
scheduling two workshops for the remainder of this year—June 22-Budget
and Master Plans; and October 26-Employee Organizations, contingent upon
the organizations joining together and presenting the Board with their
vision of our District with the understanding that it is not a negotiating
tool.
President Goold stated
this item would be placed on the March 20 agenda for
discussion/presentation and action.
Martinez:
Received two
positive communications in favor of the Eastern/Berrendo fire station
relocation
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Grant
B. Goold, President
Charles A. Horel, Secretary
Charlotte
Tilson, Clerk of the Board
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